1295 Shady Lakes Drive, Kent, OH 44240

$430,000
4
BD
4
BA
3,558
SqFt

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Sold Price
$430,000
List Price
$422,900
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
47
Closing Date
Jul 06, 2026
MLS#
5210289
Subtype
Residential
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1998
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Living Area
3,558
Acres
0.49
Subdivision
Forest Lake
Neighborhood
Forest Lake
MLS Area Major
Kent

Property Description

Welcome to 1295 Shady Lakes Drive in the sought-after Shady Lakes neighborhood of Kent — a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offering exceptional living space, peaceful views, and an unbeatable community setting. With over 2,300 square feet above grade plus a finished lower level, this home combines comfort, functionality, and lifestyle in one incredible package. Inside, you’ll find spacious living areas filled with natural light, a flowing floorplan, and generous room sizes designed for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen opens seamlessly into the main gathering spaces, creating the perfect setup for hosting family and friends. A convenient first-floor laundry room adds everyday practicality and ease. Upstairs, the oversized bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, home offices, or growing households, while the primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with an attached bath and ample closet space. The finished basement expands the living space even further with a theater room, wet bar, full bathroom, cedar closet, and abundant storage — ideal for movie nights, entertaining, game days, or multigenerational living. Step outside onto the stunning multi-tiered deck overlooking a breathtaking 13-acre nature preserve that cannot be built on, offering peaceful wooded views and added privacy year-round. Whether enjoying morning coffee or hosting summer cookouts, this outdoor space is truly something special. Residents of Shady Lakes enjoy walking trails, playgrounds, and stocked fishing ponds, creating a community atmosphere that’s hard to find. Conveniently located near downtown Kent, Kent State University, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this home offers the perfect balance of nature, neighborhood living, and accessibility. If you’ve been searching for a spacious home in Kent with scenic views, a finished basement, theater room, wet bar, cedar closet, first-floor laundry, and outdoor amenities.

Additional Information

Interior Features
Bookcases, Tray Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
Taxes
$5,173
HOA Fee
$126
Property Description
Colonial
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Heating
Fireplace(s), Gas
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Stories
2
Levels
Two
Roof
Asphalt
Parking Features
Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces
2
School District
Kent CSD - 6705

Listing Courtesy of: Valerie A Fiala, vfiala@sellwithfiala.com With EXP Realty, LLC.

Selling Office: Redfin Real Estate Corporation.

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